Category Archives: Current Events

Somewhere close to our 64th Independence day, I’d floated a tweet with the message that what India really needs going forward is good education and good healthcare and that with these two taken care of most everything else would naturally … Continue reading →

Four days before we celebrate our 64th Independence Day, Times of India chose to go with an Editorial by Dr. Kiran Bedi titled “Promises to Keep” [Aside] Time was when I used to recommend reading ToI Editorials as a good starting point to … Continue reading →

The evolving 2G Scam and #barkhagate (for those following on Twitter) raises serious questions on the credibilty of our Mainstream Media (MSM) and our revered journos. Even if there is no illegality involved, at the very least it underlines two … Continue reading →

I was in Niger these last couple of days. Stayed at the Hotel Gaweye in Niamey.Staying with us at the Gaweye, was a largish contingent of French Military Troops and a sizable number of foreign correspondents tracing the unfolding hostage … Continue reading →